skimpy

• Qualifie quelque chose de trop petit en taille ou en quantité, souvent insuffisant ou maigre ; se dit aussi d'un vêtement qui couvre très peu le corps.

Describes something that is too small in size or amount, often insufficient or scanty.

1. Containing little excessB2informal

   Having a small amount or being less than what is needed or expected; meager.

   Maigre, insuffisant

   • The restaurant served a skimpy portion of fries.
   • His skimpy salary barely covered his rent.
   • She gave a skimpy explanation for her absence.

   Synonymesbareinsufficientlimitedmeagerminimalpaltryscantscantysparsethin

   Antonymesabundantamplecopiousgenerouslavishplentiful

2. Revealing clothingB2informal

   Describes clothing that is very small or covers very little of the body.

   Vêtements révélateurs / peu couvrants

   • She wore a skimpy bikini to the beach.
   • The model's skimpy outfit drew a lot of attention.
   • He criticized the skimpy dress code at the party.

   Synonymesbriefminimalprovocativerevealingscantysexytiny

   Antonymeschastecoveringdecentdemuremodest